LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

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Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.
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Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.
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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.
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Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.
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Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.
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Venture Capital

A type of financing that investors provide to startups, who sometimes announce getting said financing in TechCrunch, to big fanfare.
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DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.
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